Just Stay In – All The Cool Kids Are Doing It

24th June 2013

Remember when going out on a Friday and Saturday wasn’t an option – you just had to do it? Back in the days when there was enough cash to go round and there seemed to be better music in the clubs. At one time staying in on a weekend night would be seen as a total social failure. But not anymore! Reality bites with the endless recession and more and more people, of all ages, are shunning a Friday night on the town and finding new and different ways to entertain themselves at home on a weekend.

Time off is important. It’s a fact that in the UK we have the longest working hours in Europe and a really intense work culture that doesn’t allow for much downtime. Many of us regularly work over 40 hours a week and put in many unpaid hours of work as a matter of course. All of which contributes to high stress levels. Add onto that the pressures of keeping up with mortgage payments, trying to scrape enough money together for the occasional holiday and maybe even a couple of kids, then it’s no wonder most people’s stress levels are off the charts.

So, a combination of staying in a lot and needing to lower stress leaves a dilemma. Just what can you do at home to entertain yourself, your friends and lower stress levels? You know, to grab a bit of ‘me’ time? Luckily, in this day and age we have plenty of options. Even if you only have Freeview, there’s usually a decent film to watch, for example. Or you could get online and start finding ways to play.

Streaming services like Netflix and Lovefilm give cheap access to loads of TV programmes and films – they’re definitely worth checking out for a cost effective way to get your fix of TV series, both new and classics.

If you’re looking for something that will stimulate your brain rather more than watching TV, then there are loads of online gaming options. You could go for the brain training option and put your grey matter through its paces or you could get hooked into one of the many addictive puzzle games like Candy Crush and Bejewelled Blitz.

Or you could get online and play some poker on an online casino site – there are so many out there to choose from, all the thrills and spills of Vegas in your own front room? Well, almost. Maybe not quite so much cabaret and bright lights, but the gambling is definitely on offer.

If none of these are lighting your gaming fire, you could try – totally fun way to spend a few hours. And no, bingo definitely isn’t just for old people anymore, it’s a fun way to chill out, chat to like minded folk and try your hand at various different games. And, of course, you can actually end your Friday night in having made some money, as opposed to going out and splashing the cash. After all, a normal night out costs way more than £50 these days once you’ve factored in travelling, drinks, food and any other kind of entertainment – even going to the cinema will set you back around £20. So, don’t give into peer pressure – stay in and have just as much fun at home!

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